As a landscaper for 20 years and if I were a home owner in your situation with knowledge I have in the Green Industry.. I would get a 36 or 48 inch belt/gear drivin walk behind mower with mulching blades and or bagger, with a 15 hph or more Kawasaki engine.. it will last you your lifetime if you take care of it as a homeowner..

sit downs suck unless you want to pay 10k for a walker mower..

good luck

How did you know I have a JD belt drive 48" walk behind with a Kawi engine from 1991? E-10 ruined the carb but that was easily repaired.